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Braschi family

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Braschi family
Country Italy
Former countries
Current headFilippo Braschi
Titles

The House of Braschi is an Italian noble family established in Cesena in the 12th century. The family achieved great notoriety with the election of one of its members, Giannangelo Braschi as Pope of the Catholic Church (Pius VI).

History

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The Braschi family arrived on the Italian peninsula in the 12th century, according to tradition, from Sweden, where the surname was originally Brasck or Brascke. At first they were in Alessandria, then in Vicenza, Rimini and finally in Cesena. During time, they acquired numerous noble titles.

Notable members

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Art collection

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Notable buildings

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References

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  • Williams, George L. (1998) Papal Genealogy: The Families and Descendants of the Popes Jefferson:McFarland & Company Inc.
  • Antrobus, Frederick (ed.) (1952) The History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages London:Regan Paul Ltd